The Iran-backed Houthis have been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes, repeatedly justifying their attacks as an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
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US military said the weapons were prepared to launch and were over Red Sea when they were identified as an imminent threat to commercial shipping and US Navy ships in the region.
Houthis say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and have threatened to expand attacks to include US ships in response to American and British strikes on the group's positions.
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